Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. Dell G7 (17 7790)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)

Our Rating: 78 %

Dell G7 (17 7790)
Dell G7 (17 7790)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and Dell G7 (17 7790). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

compact and portable

strong security features

impressive battery life

responsive keyboard

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Dell G7 (17 7790) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G7 (17 7790) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

efficient cooling system

good audio quality

attractive design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and Dell G7 (17 7790)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. Dell G7 (17 7790) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 40.4 cm x 29.58 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 3.3 kg
Colour Black Abyss grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2500v2
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) Dell G7 (17 7790)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)
Other Comparisons with Dell G7 (17 7790)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: